January 12, 2013, 7:00AM

Crowded emergency rooms, shortages of flu vaccine in some locations and hand sanitizers placed all around public places such as schools are proof of an early flu season and a growing awareness that prevention is the best medicine. Full story »

January 11, 2013, 10:00PM

McLaren-Flint has changed its visitor policy to only allow those 18 and older to visit. Visitors also will be questioned to ensure they haven't experienced flu-like symptoms before being allowed to visit. Full story »

January 11, 2013, 5:00PM

Some Genesee County pharmacies are having to bring in flu vaccines from other locations due to a high demand this early in the flu season. So before residents make their way out to get a flu shot, they might want to make a phone call. Full story »

January 07, 2013, 2:13PM

A 15-year-old freshman at Lake Fenton High School, Kelly and Dave said Josh like making people laugh, held a fondness for the military, but he also had several others interests in his life. Full story »

January 04, 2013, 11:20AM

Mark Valacak, health officer with the Genesee County Health Department, will talk about the flu, how to treat it and how it can be deadly during a live chat with MLive-Flint Journal at noon today. Full story »

December 30, 2012, 5:30PM

“(Kirk) was more of a football player. He was a pretty tough guy,” said Joe of Kirk, who played linebacker and fullback in high school before moving on to Hillsdale College where he was slotted as a free safety and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1990. Full story »